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Queensland (Qld)Gold Coast

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Queensland Sotheby's announces appointment of Gold Coast prestige agent

Queensland Sotheby's International Realty has recruited top-performing Gold Coast agent Isaac Genc.

Victoria (Vic.)

Construction

Ritz Development lowering risk of residential investment

Geelong’s new Ritz development represents a new type of residential property investment, says developer Integrated Development Solutions.

National

The Economy

New home sales rise in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and WA, but market has not yet bottomed out, says HIA

The Housing Industry Association's New Home Sales report has shown a quarterly increase in the number of new home sales, although the figure remains well below what it was at the same time last year.

Victoria (Vic.)

Featured Property

Wycefn: hills living with heart and soul

Sympathetically renovated, this classic country residence reveals glimpses of original charm, with views to the Warburton Ranges. For sale by Corinne Sukroo and Jo Hirst of Bell Real Estate Olinda.

National

Construction

Home owners with $10.5 billion defects bill from past decade, says report

A new report has found has repair costs for new home owners have totalled $10.5 billion over the past decade as poor construction standards have left them battling leaks, cracks and other problems.

International

People

Barfoot & Thompson Auckland wins 2019 REINZ Large Agency of the Year Award

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has named Barfoot & Thompson as 2019 REINZ Large Agency of the Year Award at the REINZ Awards.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

People

Agents join forces to shake up Whitehorse property market

Jellis Craig has welcomed new representation in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

Victoria (Vic.)Melbourne

Featured Property

Refined Albert Park terrace

Situated on one of Melbourne's most prestigious streets, this elegant residence offers breathtaking city views and classic style. For sale by Warwick Gardiner and Jansen Spencer of Greg Hocking Holdsworth.

Western Australia (WA)

People

Ray White wins big at REIWA Awards

Ray White has taken out top honours at the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia 2019 Awards Ball held on the weekend.

The Economy

New report outlines impact of mortgage debt on older Australians

A new report from the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute has highlighted the implications of older Australians carrying mortgage debt into retirement.

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News Roundup

http://www.smh.com.au/business/property/watchdog-rejects-estate-agents-attempt-to-rein-in-rea-group-and-domain-20160825-gr0xyb.html

Watchdog rejects estate agents' attempt to rein in REA Group and Domain

Australia's corporate watchdog has rejected an attempt by 170 real estate agents to band together and collectively bargain for better ad rates on the dominant real estate websites and print publications owned by News Corp and Fairfax.

The Sydney Morning Herald

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/queensland-has-the-best-value-holiday-homes-in-all-of-australia-20160825-gr10by

Queensland has the 'best value' holiday homes in all of Australia

If you're lucky enough to be looking at purchasing your own holiday home – whether it's a unit for family beach holidays, or a country weekender – there are plenty of bargains to choose from in Queensland.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.brokernews.com.au/features/analysis/battle-of-the-generations-221970.aspx

Battle of the generations

A look at the dwindling number of young first-home buyers and whether Generation Y do have it harder than generations before them.

AustralianBroker

http://thenewdaily.com.au/money/property/2016/08/23/the-only-home-that-matters/?utm_source=Responsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20160824_TND

This is the home that matters the most

Australia’s raging housing debate must acknowledge the importance of property ownership to retirees, experts insist.

The New Daily

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/home-building-rises-to-record-663-billion-in-year-to-june-20160824-gqzqot

Home building rises to record $66.3 billion in year to June

Home building rose 10.5% to a new record high of $66.3 billion in the year to June, in the country's biggest-ever housing construction boom.

The Australian Financial Review

http://www.sustainablecitiescollective.com/greenhouse-gnome/1236205/7-ways-save-energy-your-home-when-traveling

Seven ways to save energy when away from home

Make your home more energy efficient when you're not there.

Sustainable Cities Collective

https://nabam.nab.com.au/resources---insights/investment-insights/investment-insights/The-secular-stagnation-syndrome

The Secular Stagnation Syndrome

Are we confronting a long-term destiny of stagnation? Is Australia 'turning Japanese', like the song by The Vapors, by being incapable of achieving strong growth – just like Japan has struggled over the past 20 years?

NAB Investment Insights

http://www.afr.com/real-estate/residential/nsw/sydney-home-values-gain-on-rates-set-too-low-for-citys-economy-20160823-gqyton

Sydney home values gain on rates 'set too low' for city's economy

Sydney's rapid house price growth and soaring auction clearances are being fuelled by interest rates set too low for the city's already booming economy.

The Australian Financial Review